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Bosch Fridge Freezers Have Good Reviews

On average Bosch small total net capacity fridge freezers have good ratings compared to other brands as do all fridges produced by Bosch.

Very Large Net Freezer Capacity

The KIV32X22GB has one of the larger net freezer capacities (93 liters) amongst fridges of this age. Across all the small total net capacity fridge freezers that were launched around the same time as the KIV32X22GB the net freezer capacities range from 4.5L to 120L.

We compared all the other 93L net freezer capacity fridge freezers to this fridge freezer and we think a cheaper fridge freezer such as the Siemens KG34NVW20G[plb_2662696_price] or you might consider a higher rated fridge freezer such as the Bosch KGN34VB20G[plb_3287257_price] are also worth considering.

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Four Freezer Shelves/baskets

Most fridge freezers of a comparable age and type to the KIV32X22GB have between one and four freezer shelves/baskets, including the Bosch KIV32X22GB which has four freezer shelves/baskets.

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Quite Low Minimum Operating Temperature

The KIV32X22GB has a fairly low minimum operating temperature (only 10 degrees celcius) compared to most of the other small total net capacity fridge freezers that came out more than a year ago. The average minimum operating temperature of small total net capacity fridge freezers that have been around for a comparable time to the KIV32X22GB is 10°C, and the minimum operating temperatures range from -38°C to 18°C.

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Fairly Big Gross Freezer Capacity

The KIV32X22GB has one of the bigger gross freezer capacities (106 liters) amongst fridge freezers of this age. The gross freezer capacities of fridges of a comparable age and spec to the KIV32X22GB range from 17L to 170L, and the average gross freezer capacity is 81L.

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11 Reasons Against

Very High Running Costs

Whilst the energy efficiency classification of this small total net capacity fridge is A+, the KIV32X22GB is one of the least economic to run small total net capacity fridge freezers that have been on the market for more than a year that we have looked at for running costs. Based on typical usage levels and energy prices, we estimate the KIV32X22GB will cost £666 over 24 years to run.

Does Not Have a Water Filter

The KIV32X22GB does not have a water filter. Most of the other small total net capacity fridge freezers that have been available for a comparable time to the KIV32X22GB also do not have a water filter.

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Does Not Have an Air Filter

Like most of the other small total net capacity fridge freezers that have been on the market for more than a year, the Bosch KIV32X22GB does not have an air filter.

It is worth also looking at alternative fridges which also have an air filter including the AEG SCT81800S0[plb_2662473_price].

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Does Not Have a Water Dispenser

Like most of the other fridge freezers that have been available for around the same time as the KIV32X22GB, the KIV32X22GB does not have a water dispenser.

There are a number of other fridges which also have a water dispenser that you might want to look at including the Hotpoint FFFL 1810[plb_2662575_price] which is also cheaper.

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Does Not Have an Icemaker

The KIV32X22GB does not have an icemaker, although it is worth keeping in mind that most of the other small total net capacity fridge freezers that have been available for around the same time as the KIV32X22GB also do not have an icemaker.

Does Not Have a Super Cool Function

Most fridges of this age and spec do not have a super cool function. The KIV32X22GB is no exception to this as it too does not have a super cool function.

Other fridge freezers which also have a super cool function that you might also want to look at include the Hotpoint FFFL 1810[plb_2662575_price].

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Does Not Feature Ice Crushing

Like most of the other small total net capacity fridge freezers that have been around for a similar time to the KIV32X22GB, the KIV32X22GB does not feature ice crushing.

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Does Not Have an AntiBacteria Function

The KIV32X22GB does not have an AntiBacteria function, although keep in mind that most of the other fridge freezers of a comparable age and spec to the KIV32X22GB also do not have an AntiBacteria function.

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Does Not Have a Humidifier Function

Most fridge freezers of this spec and age do not have a humidifier function. The KIV32X22GB is no exception to this as it too does not have a humidifier function.

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Quite Low Maximum Operating Temperature

Fridge freezers of a comparable age and type to the KIV32X22GB have maximum operating temperatures of between 8°C and 43°C. With a maximum operating temperature of only 38 degrees celcius, the KIV32X22GB has a quite low maximum operating temperature compared to most of the other small total net capacity fridge freezers that are a comparable age to the KIV32X22GB.

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Fairly High Electric Current

The average electric current of small total net capacity fridge freezers that have been available for more than a year is 7.8A, and the electric currents range from 0.31A to 16A. The Bosch KIV32X22GB has one of the higher electric currents (13 ampere) amongst comparable spec fridge freezers of this age.

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7 Other reasons to consider the Bosch KIV32X22GB

Average Height

With a height of 1,772 millimeter, the KIV32X22GB has a fairly standard height compared to most of the other fridge freezers that have been available for around the same time as the KIV32X22GB.

There are a number of alternative 1,772mm tall fridges currently available which you might also want to look at including cheaper fridges such as the Neff K4204X8[plb_2815223_price].

Fridges with a taller height that might be worth considering include the Neff KI6873F30[plb_1987074_price] (1,772mm), or the Siemens KI87VVS30[plb_3008712_price] (1,772mm).

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Released Over a Year Ago

It was over a year ago when Bosch released the KIV32X22GB.

Average Width

The KIV32X22GB has a pretty standard width (541 millimeters) compared to most of the other fridges of this age and spec.

We compared this fridge to all the other 541mm wide fridges and we think cheaper fridge freezers such as the Bosch KIV38X22GB[plb_2662517_price] is also worth considering.

If you would consider a fridge with a wider width then you might want to look at the Neff KI5872F30[plb_3084365_price] (541mm), or the Siemens KI87VVS30[plb_3008712_price] (541mm).

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Average Noise Level

With a noise level of 40 decibels, the KIV32X22GB has a relatively standard noise level compared to most of the other small total net capacity fridge freezers that came out more than a year ago.

We compared all the other 40dB noise level fridges to this fridge and we think the Neff K9524X7[plb_2815319_price], and the Bosch KIV38X22GB[plb_2662517_price] which is cheaper is also worth considering.

Alternative fridges with a louder noise level that you might want to look at include the Neff K8524X8[plb_2815316_price] (40dB).

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Average Net Fridge Capacity

The Bosch KIV32X22GB has a pretty average net fridge capacity (162 liters) compared to most of the other similar spec fridges that were launched more than a year ago.

We think you might also be interested in some of the other 162L net fridge capacity fridges currently available including the Neff K4204X8[plb_2815223_price] which is cheaper.

Fridges with a larger net fridge capacity that might also be worth considering include the SL210 LB[pl_3369285_price] (166L), the SL210 SC[pl_3369284_price] (166L), or the SL210 SG[pl_3369286_price] (166L) all from Schaub Lorenz.

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Average Storage Time During Power Failure

At 16 hours, the KIV32X22GB has a fairly standard storage time during power failure compared to most of the other fridges that were released around the same time as the KIV32X22GB.

It may also be worth also looking at one of the alternative 16h storage time during power failure fridges currently available including the Neff K4204X8[plb_2815223_price] which is cheaper.

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Average Depth

At 545 millimeters, the KIV32X22GB has a relatively standard depth compared to most of the other comparable spec fridges that came out more than a year ago.

Alternative 545mm deep fridges currently available that you might want to consider include the Neff K4204X8[plb_2815223_price] which is cheaper.

Other fridge freezers with a deeper depth that you might want to look at include the Neff KI6873F30[plb_1987074_price] (545mm), or the Siemens KI87VVS30[plb_3008712_price] (545mm).

Running costs for this fridge freezer have been estimated based on other similar fridge freezers. If you know how much electricity and water the Bosch KIV32X22GBuses then please let us know by entering those figures in the boxes above.

Energy Rating

3.3T

Running this fridge freezer over 10 years will generate 3.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

85

To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 85 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.